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Roommates + Landlords

Ask Altagracia: My bathroom ceiling collapsed and I'm worried about asbestos. Can I break the lease?

Sponsored By Outerbridge Law P.C. |May 28, 2025 - 9:30AM

Affordable Housing

For 13 years I asked the landlord to fix the ceiling. Then it rained inside my kitchen (video)

By Anonymous |November 14, 2023 - 1:00PM

Troubleshooting

After my bathroom ceiling collapsed, I got my landlord to cover a hotel stay. Here's what I did

By Celia Young |July 17, 2023 - 9:30AM

Products + Services

Want to try wallpaper in your NYC apartment or brownstone? Here's what you need to know

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 3, 2022 - 9:30AM

Small Projects + DIY

Need help with soundproofing your NYC apartment? Here’s Brick’s best advice

By Emily Myers |January 6, 2022 - 9:30AM

Renovation

How to pick the right lighting for your NYC apartment if you're selling or renovating

… too says she swags pendants all the time when staging in homes with concrete ceilings Its less permanent and an … to add functional lighting and style to the heart of the home Quinn says Or you can splurge on scenestealing pendants … way of wall decor … Swap out your bulbsand invest in smart home tech … Start by swapping out your incandescent and …

By Evelyn Battaglia |July 29, 2021 - 9:30AM

Design + Architecture

Want to raise a dropped ceiling and remove recessed lighting in your NYC apartment? Here's what you need to know

… fixtures She fitted inexpensive porcelain sockets from Home Depot with large globe bulbs for an industrial look … … the construction type For example a twostory singlefamily home of Type V construction would not have any required fire …

By Evelyn Battaglia |March 15, 2021 - 9:30AM